A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to limit the liability of a State performing reclamation work under an approved State abandoned mine reclamation plan.

H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act. HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 2351 To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to increase the borrowing authority of the National Credit Union Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation. H.R. 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009. S. 414/S 3252 Credit CARD Act - A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. H. R. 1537/S. 2957 - Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. HR 556 Amendments to Federal Credit Union Act HR 627 / S235 Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - aimed at leveling the playing field between credit card companies and consumers and abolishes industry abuses that have been described by regulators as unfair, deceptive and anti-competitive. HR 703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program and other enhancements HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage and for other purposes. HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability HR 1214 - Payday Loan reform Act of 2009 - would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers. HR 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 - would extend the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) beyond banks to other financial institutions: mortgage banks, financial holding companies, insurance companies, securities companies, and mainstream credit unions. HR 2351 To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to increase the borrowing authority of the National Credit Union Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3126 Financial Servcies Regulatory Reform proposed legislation H.R. 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 S 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 - will allow Bankruptcy Judges to modify the mortgages on residential real estate, a practice which the current Bankruptcy Code prohibits. S. 896 A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. S. 414/S 3252 Credit CARD Act - A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes. S.1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 A bill to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office